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Everybody knows the New York Jets hold the No. 2 and 16 picks in the 2026 NFL draft, but is trading up or down more likely?
On a recent episode of “The Michael Kay Show” on ESPN New York, Michael Kay dropped the quote that should be sending shockwaves through Jets headquarters. Reporting what Martindale told Pat Leonard on the “Talking Ball” podcast, Kay relayed the bombshell directly:
New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey was asked about exploring a trade-up in the 2026 NFL draft for the No. 1 overall pick with the Las Vegas Raiders. “I don’t think that’s happening,” Mougey responded with a laugh at the 2026 NFL combine.